The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has vowed to take legal action against any herder caught engaging in open cattle grazing within his domain, describing the practice as illegal and harmful to farmers and the environment. The monarch issued the warning during a meeting with the executive members of the Ijaye Farm Settlers […]
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Cultural ambassador and style icon, Farooq Oreagba, has opened up about his long and quiet battle with cancer, revealing how a routine hospital visit in 2014 changed his life forever. Speaking in a video shared on his Instagram page to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, Oreagba said he went for a routine scan
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Legendary gospel singer and worship leader, Ron Kenoly, has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by several gospel artistes who took to their social media platforms to pay tribute to him. Renowned Nigerian gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, announced the passing in a post on Instagram, describing Ron Kenoly as
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Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards, expressing gratitude to his wife, Chioma, for standing by him during the moment. Davido, who was nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, admitted that the loss affected him deeply and initially made him unwilling
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Founder of the David Christian Centre and popular relationship coach, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has dismissed criticism over his tattoo, insisting that he would not be deterred by public backlash. Speaking in a video, Okonkwo said he intended to do even more, adding that he might eventually wear dreadlocks. He noted that there are pastors in
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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi. Talabi explained that the public holiday is intended to allow residents
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…calls for stronger laws against cyberbullying Televangelist and founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, has raised concerns over what he described as rising cyberbullying, calling for stricter regulation of Nigeria’s digital space. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, Okafor expressed displeasure over the activities of some
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles below 200 milliliters. The agency clarified that no alcohol manufacturing company was shut down, stressing that the action only affects sachet
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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four suspected bandits during a security operation in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, Udeme Edet, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, explaining that the suspects were neutralised by operatives of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force during
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Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised the reported defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a betrayal with serious consequences. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso said Yusuf’s decision came as a
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